useful organizing tips
I thought I knew all about Chicago’s city recycling program, but I learned some new things about it today. In the “blue bin” program, homeowners use a separate blue city recycling bin for paper, glass, … Continue reading
Madeleine Somerville is a green-living columnist who also writes about the stuff in our lives. She talks about how acquiring things becomes a never-ending cycle, especially as homes grow bigger. (In 1950 US homes on … Continue reading
I’m training for a race at the end of this month, going a bit longer than the usual 5k races. About three days a week, I run on my own. I run with a buddy … Continue reading
I came across a blog post via Scary Mommy written by Leigh Anderson addressing overabundance of toys for little kids, and what toddlers/kids prefer to play with. She talked about using found objects in home … Continue reading
I came across a Gudrun Sjoden catalog (Fall 2015) which talked about extending the life of garments. I got curious and one of the things that I found to be true is that it’s “better … Continue reading
I used to have a set of chef’s knives in various sizes, plus a knife sharpener. They fit neatly in a knife block, and looked great on my counter. Then I got a roommate who … Continue reading
Did I get your attention? Boston’s last winter was so awful that the last of its plowed snow piles didn’t finish melting until a few weeks ago. For one family, ice damage left their roof … Continue reading
If you stay in the same home for a long time, things accumulate. Because I’ve moved so often over the years, I’m in the habit of shedding unnecessary items and being cautious about what I … Continue reading
Eliora had a beautiful walk-in closet, but its minimal shelf and rod setup left the space underutilized. She decided to make it over with Elfa shelving from the Container Store. To make sure she got … Continue reading
Noah likes to host big barbecues in warm weather. He relies on plastic utensils, paper plates, and plastic cups for his parties, and likes to keep large quantities on hand. His place has an awesome … Continue reading